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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
5
Governor Philip H. Hoff admits the Vermont Democratic war chest is very low and strained by real financial problems. He notes Vermont lacks big donors and says he has asked former contributors to help Lt. Gov. John Daley’s gubernatorial bid, though Hoff is not running this year.
Vermont Education Commissioner Harv Scribner says his department is worried by drug abuse but has no plan for a special program. He cites marijuana as a problem that crosses many state departments and notes local schools may be addressing it, though he has not seen reports.
State Treasurer Madelyn Davidson said Vermont will borrow at least 13 million dollars to fund state aid to education for the 1969 school year. The short term loan, through Shawmut National Bank in Boston, will carry interest at 3 percent or less. About 19 million dollars must be distributed to local school districts by December 1, with remaining funds possibly borrowed depending on treasury cash.
Patrolman Philip DiCaprio 44 of 222 Sixteenth St is among five men charged after sealed indictments handed up by a May grand jury. He faces 10 counts of first degree perjury and official misconduct. Bail set at 1000 with Nov 6 hearing. Berlin church to be rebuilt after suspicious fire. Fire in Fort Plain destroys seven buildings, no serious injuries.
Theodore Zajesky and Donald Skpowki, both 17 and from the city, are jailed in Rensselaer County on third degree grand larceny charges connected to a high speed state police chase of a stolen car. Troopers pursued to Route 7 where a crash damaged a police car in Brunswick town. Both suffered cuts and bruises and were treated at Samaritan Hospital before Troy police took them into custody.
The Rt. Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. of Massachusetts plans retirement in 1970 well before the 68 age limit. Ken Whitmore Inc. Pittsfield sells to Villager Inc. Philadelphia, shifting exclusive coat production to Villager in Pittsfield. Pittsfield City Council rejects any support to keep the local weather station as foreseen weather equipment is likely to be removed.
Vermont Supreme Court is asked to rule on a test case that could affect the wallets of every citizen and the coffers of state government nationwide.
The Vermont Gun Control Study Committee reviews a draft measure for gun dealer registration and concealed carry permits while proposing age restrictions and bans on firearm possession by criminals and those with mental disability or alcohol issues. Separately, the first undergraduate Teacher Corps program begins at the University of the Pacific with 27 corps members training to teach in disadvantaged elementary schools. In a separate tax case, Wilfred Wheeler challenges Vermont non-resident taxation, arguing only Vermont-sourced income should be taxed. the dispute centers on $1,928 earned in Vermont of a $7,714 net income and a $29.43 bill versus a $54.15 tax.
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